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As someone who deals with eczema and TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) daily, you’d think I’d be used to dermatologist visits quite often. But the truth is, since going through TSW...

I was having a bit of a difficult time deciding what to write about this month. I usually come up with ideas that I source from the website forums and...

Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) has been a hot topic for a while now. I write about it often seeing as I am in the community. I grew up with eczema...

“Anti-blue light” is a term used to describe measures taken to limit exposure to blue light. But what exactly is blue light, and how does it relate to eczema? Blue...

Apart from the new biologic treatments, I have pretty much tried every medication on the market to help with my eczema. I have chosen not to go down the route...

My chronic condition is painful both physically and emotionally and its very unpredictable. Sharing my pain to others is not always easy as I am not fond of focusing on...

It was a cold wintery January morning in Toronto, Canada. At 7:00 AM the sound of the alarm when off. Typically, I like to hit the snooze button (a couple...

While I have never been one to shy away from trying new skincare trends, I must admit when I first heard of snail mucin, my first thought was, “Oh, wow…gross...

Although having an eczema rash on just about any part of the body isn’t pleasant, to say the least, there are certain areas that are worse for me than others...

Food is one of those elusive factors that can be mysterious and yet so impactful if we are not careful about monitoring what we eat when we get flares. In...

In the eczema and chronic illness community, we have a tendency to refer to ourselves as “warriors” (myself included). But lately, I’ve been thinking about this and coming to a...

Stress is an inevitable part of life. Unfortunately, stress is also one of my eczema triggers. It’s probably the most difficult one for me to manage. I think that is...

Have you considered lifting weights? Well, if you think about it, weight training promotes healthy bones and muscles. When you have weak muscles and bones your body may struggle to...

I am sure you have heard that the wisest of things to remember about real estate is – “location, location, location.” Well, my mantra for the wisest of things I...

I often read various eczema-related publications for inspiration for article content. I like to try to stay current about what is going on in the world of atopic dermatitis, for...

Ever find yourself struggling to sleep when you have eczema? Whether it’s because your skin is ignited with a volcano of inflammation or pure anxiety-ridden insomnia over the state of...

Selecting food that won’t set off a flare in my sensitive skin can feel like walking on a minefield. Although the coast might look clear, you never know if your...

It’s the club you never asked to be a part of. It’s the global family and community that has your back. It’s a secret language that you didn’t even realize...

What is it like being a dad, raising kids, being a family man, while at the same time dealing with eczema? Throughout my whole life, it has been a challenge...

I consider self-awareness and teachability among the most important traits a person can possess. So, naturally, when I notice that I have been experiencing feelings of envy or insecurity, I...